Veikko Ruotsalainen

Veikko Ruotsalainen
Full name Veikko Hannes Ruotsalainen
Born (1908-05-12)May 12, 1908
Died January 27, 1940(1940-01-27) (aged 31)
Medal record
Representing  Finland

Veikko Hannes Ruotsalainen (May 12, 1908 – January 27, 1940) was a Finnish skier.

Ruotsalainen was a member of the national Olympic military patrol team in 1928 which placed second. He was killed in the Battle of Summa.[1]

His nearest relative was awarded the Cross of Mourning.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Veikko Ruotsalainen's Cross of Sorrow


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